Automotive Technician Apprentice — Military Veterans

Job overview

The Automotive Technician Apprentice — Military Veterans role is onsite in Glendale, WI, at Lupient Kia of Milwaukee. Compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program helps military veterans transition into the automotive industry through dealership experience and a one-year competency-based apprenticeship. The apprentice develops the skills to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles while working alongside experienced technicians and service professionals, completing training that leads to Kia Service Technician certification.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles, including engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical systems
• perform inspections and diagnostics using Kia procedures and equipment
• complete repair orders and warranty documentation
• test-drive vehicles and verify repair quality
• communicate with service advisors and shop foremen
• maintain a safe, organized work environment and follow dealership safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician apprentice

military veterans

glendale wi

milwaukee wi

kia vtap

kia service technician certification

one-year apprenticeship

gi bill approved

mechanical experience

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employment with a participating Kia retailer
• one-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification
• eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance.

Why this role

Designed for military veterans with honorable discharge and prior mechanical or technical experience. The one-year competency-based apprenticeship is GI Bill-approved; eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance during the apprenticeship.

About the employer

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.